Warehouse Team Leader (Overnight)

Job Description

• Job ID: 349301

• Date posted: 12/06/2026

Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• 6 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:
• These roles are Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/ fortnight
• The internal job title for this role is Fulfilment Operations Team Leader
• This role requires availability to work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 10pm and 11am (Overnight)
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts. You also have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts (both Saturday and Sunday).
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.
• Previous forklift driving experience and a valid forklift licence will be highly regarded

About this work area

As Fulfilment Operations Team Leader, your responsibilities include:
• Supporting operations at the External Warehouse (Canning Vale) and the main store (Innaloo) by managing daily operations, including container receivals, unloads, internal site replenishment, and external replenishment for the store.
• Managing daily activities, rostering, breaks, and achieving KPIs for the Fulfilment Operations team.
• Ensuring efficient warehouse systems for stock allocation, inventory control, and conducting investigations related to inventory discrepancies.
• Leading recruitment, retention, and development of team talents to ensure a high-performing, diverse team.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with IKEA Code of Conduct and local regulations.
• Continuously improving daily operations to enhance customer shopping experience through product quality, merchandising, and stock accuracy.
• Promoting quality awareness, implementing local business plans/projects, and analysing workload to achieve operational excellence.

As Fulfilment Operations Team Leader, you:
• Have experience leading teams in operational functions, with a proven record of delivering business results and people development.
• Are passionate about customer-centric Fulfilment Operations.
• Possess sound computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Have exceptional communication skills for building relationships and managing stakeholders.
• Think ahead, remain calm under pressure, and excel in agile decision-making and problem-solving.
• Are comfortable with strategic, tactical, and operational tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Maintain self-awareness and a safety mindset, ensuring a safe working environment while delivering results.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

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